Register NOW for the EUROCITIES high-level political event at the European Parliament on 21 February

EUROCITIES will launch a new political initiative to show cities’ concrete
contributions to a more cohesive and inclusive Europe starting from local
level. EUROCITIES deputy mayors will present their pledges to act on the
principles of the EU Pillar for Social Rights through dedicated investments for
city measures. This will take place at an event of EUROCITIES at the European
Parliament on 21 February 2019 in the presence of Members of European
Parliament and high-level Commission representatives.

This high-level political event will consist of two policy debates on how to boost support for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights at local level. It will also feature the launch event of the new EUROCITIES political initiative committing city politicians to pledge to act upon Pillar’s principles. The event will focus on city pledges and will discuss active support to employment and social inclusion through affordable housing.

Objectives

launch EUROCITIES political initiative ‘Inclusive Cities for All: Social Rights in My City’

present the results from EUROCITIES 2018 report on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights at local level (focus on principles 1-4)

discuss cities’ commitments to transfer the Pillar principles into actions at local level

showcase innovative measures at city level in line with Pillar’s principles